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Selecting A College for Students with Learning Disabilities or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder NEW article from LD Online -- though my personal recommendation for anyone who can afford it is Landmark College, this article highlights that many colleges now support students with learning issues and can address the needs of our kids.

Assessing College Readiness NEW downloadable pdf guide from Landmark College, one of the experts in supporting students with learning disabilities and/or attention deficit -- the guide is free and helps students work through questions related to academic skills, self-understanding, self-advocacy, executive function and motivation and confidence, all of which play a role in college success.

All About College Want to browse lists of colleges all over the world? This is the place...a bit overwhelming, but interesting.

The Campus Visit: Nothing comes close to actually being there Several articles from Peterson's, detailing the objectives and benefits of a "reality" tour of a campus, even if you are considering a "well-known" college.

The Choice Students blog about their college search -- read their personal accounts of the ups/downs in this NY Times education feature.

Choosing a College Carefully U.S. Dept. of Educ. guide providing a list of concerns which students should consider when choosing a college, with a focus on financial aid issues.

Christian or Secular? Cory Bennet, Campus Crusade, discusses this question in an easy to read, in a fairly objective manner, noting pros/cons and the problems of schools which may be Christian in name only.

College Admissions Books for Your Reading Pleasure Excellent list in this NY Times education article, along with comments from readers.

College Rankings This editorial offers a perspective on college rankings worth considering -- are rankings meaningful or do they "distort the entire admissions process?"

Considering College Quality Ernest L. Boyer, President of the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and former U.S. Commissioner of Education outlines worthwhile considerations in determining the quality of a college.

How to Discover the Reality Behind the Dream Robert Zemsky, Professor and Director of the University of Pennsylvania’s Institute for Research on Higher Education, explains the process of choosing a college and what you might consider as you get yourself organized to make that decision. A worthwhile read!

Is a Community College For You? In this article, Liz Funk discusses the option of community college as a nearby, low-cost alternative.

Is College Worth the Cost? Part of choosing a college is recognizing the cost of going to college. In this article, Evelyn Saunders offers these considerations.

Overrating the Ivy League Reality check article -- the author points out that "Students create their success; this makes the schools look good."

Parents -- Help or Hindrance in Choosing a College? I'm not trying to start anything here, but you know sometimes we can get in the way of each other...and of God...so take a look at this article for reminders of how to help in a helpful manner. :)

Selecting the Right College This article focuses on what to consider when choosing a faith-based college.

Special Advantages of a Large University An article comparing large and small university characteristics.

Students with Disabilities: What to Look for in a College Students with disabilities want to find out if the school provides the accommodations and resources to make your educational experience a success. This article lists the questions to ask.

Students with Learning Disabilities: What to Look for in a College Similar article as that above; this one from Wrightslaw -- includes a video and podcast, in addition to referencing guides and the above article.

Tips for Choosing the Right College Article suggests asking the key questions about oneself, rather than just about the college in general.

What Makes a Bad Mix of Colleges? This article discusses the "do not's" of college selection -- read this and select your college for the right reasons.

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	WEB SITE:	DESCRIPTION:
	Selecting A College for Students with Learning Disabilities or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder	NEW article from LD Online -- though my personal recommendation for anyone who can afford it is Landmark College, this article highlights that many colleges now support students with learning issues and can address the needs of our kids.
	Assessing College Readiness	NEW downloadable pdf guide from Landmark College, one of the experts in supporting students with learning disabilities and/or attention deficit -- the guide is free and helps students work through questions related to academic skills, self-understanding, self-advocacy, executive function and motivation and confidence, all of which play a role in college success.
	All About College	Want to browse lists of colleges all over the world? This is the place...a bit overwhelming, but interesting.
	The Campus Visit: Nothing comes close to actually being there	Several articles from Peterson's, detailing the objectives and benefits of a "reality" tour of a campus, even if you are considering a "well-known" college.
	The Choice	Students blog about their college search -- read their personal accounts of the ups/downs in this NY Times education feature.
	Choosing a College Carefully	U.S. Dept. of Educ. guide providing a list of concerns which students should consider when choosing a college, with a focus on financial aid issues.
	Christian or Secular?	Cory Bennet, Campus Crusade, discusses this question in an easy to read, in a fairly objective manner, noting pros/cons and the problems of schools which may be Christian in name only.
	College Admissions Books for Your Reading Pleasure	Excellent list in this NY Times education article, along with comments from readers.
	College Rankings	This editorial offers a perspective on college rankings worth considering -- are rankings meaningful or do they "distort the entire admissions process?"
	Considering College Quality	Ernest L. Boyer, President of the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and former U.S. Commissioner of Education outlines worthwhile considerations in determining the quality of a college.
	How to Discover the Reality Behind the Dream	Robert Zemsky, Professor and Director of the University of Pennsylvania’s Institute for Research on Higher Education, explains the process of choosing a college and what you might consider as you get yourself organized to make that decision. A worthwhile read!
	Is a Community College For You?	In this article, Liz Funk discusses the option of community college as a nearby, low-cost alternative.
	Is College Worth the Cost?	Part of choosing a college is recognizing the cost of going to college. In this article, Evelyn Saunders offers these considerations.
	Overrating the Ivy League	Reality check article -- the author points out that "Students create their success; this makes the schools look good."
	Parents -- Help or Hindrance in Choosing a College?	I'm not trying to start anything here, but you know sometimes we can get in the way of each other...and of God...so take a look at this article for reminders of how to help in a helpful manner. :)
	Selecting the Right College	This article focuses on what to consider when choosing a faith-based college.
	Special Advantages of a Large University	An article comparing large and small university characteristics.
	Students with Disabilities: What to Look for in a College	Students with disabilities want to find out if the school provides the accommodations and resources to make your educational experience a success. This article lists the questions to ask.
	Students with Learning Disabilities: What to Look for in a College	Similar article as that above; this one from Wrightslaw -- includes a video and podcast, in addition to referencing guides and the above article.
	Tips for Choosing the Right College	Article suggests asking the key questions about oneself, rather than just about the college in general.
	What Makes a Bad Mix of Colleges?	This article discusses the "do not's" of college selection -- read this and select your college for the right reasons.